[7] During the Great Depression, Loup City was the site of a clash between leftist activists, influenced by Mother Bloor, who clashed with area residents in June 1934 following efforts by Communists to organize the workers of a poultry processing plant.

The completion of Sherman Reservoir in 1963 added tourism to the area's economic base.

20.5% of all households were made up of individuals; 20.4% consisted of someone who was 65 years of age or older and living alone.

"Polish Days" is an annual community event held on the first weekend of June.

The town's Catholic church, Saint Josaphat's, features stained glass windows commemorating area families, most with Polish names.

Facilities include picnic tables, shelters, water, dumpstation, modern restrooms, vault toilets, four boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, coin-operated showers and concession.

Bowman Recreation Area – Bowman Lake, located one mile west of Loup City, is a 23-acre (9.3 ha) area lying adjacent to the Loup River and features a 20-acre (8.1 ha) man-made lake.